Media Scan

Ottawa Citizen Chief science adviser vows to make her advice to government public Mona Nemer says she’ll make her advice to the government public, as long as this doesn’t violate national security. Globe and Mail Massey College under pressure to cut ties with professor after comment denounced as racist Dr. Marrus asked a black Junior […]

National Post Trudeau names Mona Nemer as chief scientist with aim of unmuzzling federal researchers Nemer will head up a $2-million budget and one of her mandates is to keep government science accessible and public. Globe and Mail Climbing number of foreign students puts B.C. university’s cap system to the test Schools must juggle that […]

Science Canada names new chief science adviser Mona Nemer, a cardiology researcher at the University of Ottawa, has been named Canada’s new chief science adviser by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CTV Meet Canada’s 1st female Indigenous surgeon Dr. Nadine Caron says she knows, first-hand, that there’s a lot of work to be done to encourage […]

Global News Cannabis on campus: how B.C. universities plan to deal with the coming legalization of pot Universities and colleges in B.C. will need to re-evaluate their smoking policies in preparation for the proposed legalization of marijuana set for July 1, 2018. Global News Queen’s University launches research collaboration with Ethiopian university The $24-million project […]

CBC Climate change scientists fight for funding to save High Arctic lab Without funding, the atmospheric research station at Eureka, Nunavut, is set to be mothballed in the spring. Toronto Star Life-saving rescue station for migrants among ideas showcased at Toronto conference The 6 Degrees Citizenship Space conference gathered great minds from around the world […]

Science Canada’s neutron scientists lament closure of world’s oldest nuclear reactor The world’s oldest operating nuclear reactor is in the twilight of its life, but the scientists who rely on it for their research are not going gentle into that good night. Burnaby Now Should SFU ditch the ‘Clan’ nickname? An SFU professor’s petition reignites […]

Cape Breton Post StFX breaks ground on Mulroney Institute The $100 million project includes new academic programs and a centre for innovation. CBC New post-secondary program puts Inuit youth in touch with their culture 18 students between the ages of 17 and 38 enrolled in Nunavik Sivunitsavut, the first program of its kind in Quebec. […]

Vancouver Sun B.C. students work more, owe more than other Canadian students 64 percent of B.C. post-secondary students worked while at school in 2015, compared to 59 per cent nationally, according to a survey called Earning While Learning by Vancity. Edmonton Journal MacEwan University report into $11.8-million loss delivered to government An internal investigation found […]

Global News Video: A closer look at the University of Alberta’s dino lab Kent Morrison takes a look at a unique and popular volunteer program hidden at the University of Alberta: the dino lab. Saskatoon StarPhoenix New pact between City of Saskatoon and U of S touted as first in Canada The memorandum outlines several […]

CBC SMU appoints Aboriginal student adviser to help Indigenous students Some of his main duties will be to support students who are struggling with university life and to develop events that recognize and celebrate Indigenous peoples. Huffington Post Wab Kinew elected new leader of Manitoba NDP Indigenous rights activist and author Wab Kinew was elected […]

Globe and Mail Canadian brain-grab intensifies as Facebook hires two AI experts for new Montreal lab It’s the latest in a string of renowned Canadian academics in the hot technology field to go work for Silicon Valley giants. CBC Done high school? Don’t know what’s next? New program aims to help the undecided A new […]

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Federal government commits to research funding review, says U of S ‘punching above its weight’ Despite its recent fiscal challenges, the University of Saskatchewan is “punching above its weight,” according to the country’s parliamentary secretary for science. CBC Regulate U of T fraternity, sorority houses as multi-tenant properties, neighbours tell city Councillor Joe […]

Globe and Mail OSAP applications rise after Ontario streamlines student-aid system Applications from Ontario students for financial aid are up by a fifth this year compared to 2016, with applications from Indigenous and mature students showing even higher jumps. Global News Women in STEM disproportionately placed in non-professional jobs: TD report The report says STEM […]

Times Colonist UVic shares in $515 million in new research grants Science Minister Kirsty Duncan was at the University of Victoria to announce the funding, which supports NSERC and its Discovery Grants. Edmonton Journal New federal funding allows researchers to take risks on the ‘cutting edge,’ U of A researcher says Restoration ecologist Justine Karst […]

Global News It’s cheaper for Quebec students to rent than stay in dorms A growing number of university students in Quebec are choosing to live in private apartments instead of student housing, according to a new survey. CBC Opioid prescribing guidelines OK despite conflict of interest, CIHR review finds A report concludes that the conflict […]

Toronto Star Brampton council endorses $150M university plan The commitment includes $100 million toward a “joint-use centre for education, innovation and collaboration.” CBC University tuition fees in Canada jump 3.1% on average, StatsCan reports The agency reports average yearly fees are $6,571 for undergraduate programs. iPolitics Six months later, Trudeau government still has no chief […]

Globe and Mail Canadian universities hold steady in global rankings Once again, UofT won top place in Canada at No. 22, while UBC moved up two spots to No. 34. McGill remained at No. 42, with a surging McMaster, U of Montreal and UAlberta also making appearances in the Top 200. Globe and Mail Opinion: […]

Montreal Gazette McGill professor introducing Canada’s slave history at Harvard Charmaine Nelson will be teaching about the black diaspora as the William Lyon Mackenzie King Chair for Canadian Studies. Globe and Mail New co-op programs blur the lines between academics and industry Difficult as they may be, such collaborations between universities and corporate partners are […]

Maclean’s How MacEwan University got duped out of $11.8 million by scammers Staff direct payments to fraudulent account after spear phishing attack. National Post Opinion: Ontario doesn’t need another Francophone university. Why is Wynne promising one? The Ontario government is well aware of this struggle to fill post-secondary seats. That’s what makes it so surprising […]

Policy Options Reviewing copyright? Check the history As MPs begin their review of the Copyright Act, they must look objectively at what has transpired over the last few years in this policy area. CBC U of O frosh leaders forbidden from administering naloxone Student leaders being trained to spot overdoses, but won’t be equipped with […]